MOORES PATENT SINGLE ACTION BELT REVOLVER, PRESENTED TO J. G. FARNSWORTH.

Revised: 9/29/2012

Please Note: An avid Firearms Collector forwarded to us a compilation of information that he put together regarding inscribed Moore Pistols. This lot is of course one of them on that detailed listing. The buyer of this lot shall also receive one of these listings.

Additional Information: Consignor notes J.G. Farnsworth enlisted as Captain U.S. Volunteer Quartermaster Dept. 4-14-1862. Promoted to Brevet-Major, Lt. Colonel, and finally to Colonel 3-13-1865.

MOORES PATENT SINGLE ACTION BELT REVOLVER, PRESENTED TO J. G. FARNSWORTH. SN 948. Cal. 32RF. 7-shot. 6″ Bbl has silver plated scroll engraved frame with French polished walnut grips. Backstrap is engraved “J. G. Farnsworth. From S. B. Towner. April 24, 1862”. (Most likely two partners in Albany, NY lumber trade formed in 1851 as J. O. Towner and Co.) CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains most of its orig bright blue, silvered on sharp edges, flaking and turning brown on either side in front of cylinder, which is mostly a gray brown patina. Frame retains 70 – 80% orig silver plate, brassing on edges and high points behind cylinder, and considerably on rear grip strap. Bore is fine. Action is fine. Grips retain 70 – 80% of their orig French polish. 4-46693 MGM284 (3,500-4,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2127	$2,875.00	Revised: 9/29/2012 Please Note: An avid Firearms Collector forwarded to us a compilation of information that he put together regarding inscribed Moore Pistols. This lot is of course one of them on that detailed listing. The buyer of this lot shall also receive one of these listings. Additional Information: Consignor notes J.G. Farnsworth enlisted as Captain U.S. Volunteer Quartermaster Dept. 4-14-1862. Promoted to Brevet-Major, Lt. Colonel, and finally to Colonel 3-13-1865. MOORES PATENT SINGLE ACTION BELT REVOLVER, PRESENTED TO J. G. FARNSWORTH. SN 948. Cal. 32RF. 7-shot. 6″ Bbl has silver plated scroll engraved frame with French polished walnut grips. Backstrap is engraved “J. G. Farnsworth. From S. B. Towner. April 24, 1862”. (Most likely two partners in Albany, NY lumber trade formed in 1851 as J. O. Towner and Co.) CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl retains most of its orig bright blue, silvered on sharp edges, flaking and turning brown on either side in front of cylinder, which is mostly a gray brown patina. Frame retains 70 – 80% orig silver plate, brassing on edges and high points behind cylinder, and considerably on rear grip strap. Bore is fine. Action is fine. Grips retain 70 – 80% of their orig French polish. 4-46693 MGM284 (3,500-4,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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